Clerk's office hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Payable by check or money order only. No cash, debit or credit cards can be accepted for payment. Sticker needs to be in place by July 1 of each year. Sheriff will ticket for no sticker, $75.00 and up. You may purchase fee-free online at www.cookcounty.gov/revenue. Vehicle purchased after December 1 of each year will pay 1/2 price. New residents have 60 days from date of lease or closing to comply. New vehicle purchasers have 30 days. Lease/bill of sale constitutes proof.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Hope Lutheran Church 6455 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525. Click here for more information. RSVP by calling Aging Care Connections at 708-354-1323 starting November 19 through Noon on December 11, 2018. Seating is limited to 80 max.

ILLINOIS HARDEST HIT PROGRAM

Do you need help paying your mortgage? Have you experienced a drop in household income? If so, you may qualify for up to $35,000.00 in federal assistance at no cost to you. Starting August 1, 2016, Illinois homeowners can apply for assistance under the Illinois Hardest Hit program. For more information. go to www.illinoishardesthit.org

FREE CHILD CARE FOR VETERANS

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs has partnered with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and the Federal VA to provide quality, state licensed childcare at No Cost while you attend your scheduled medical or counseling appointments; or job interview. Click here on how to set this up in 3 easy steps.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING COLLECTION

Burr Ridge Public Works 451 Commerce St., Burr Ridge. Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Collection sponsored by eWorks ESI and is open to all residents and small businesses. Donation fee will apply for all televisions and monitors. Click here for more information.

LIHEAP PROGRAM

CEDA's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins October 1, 2018. Due to the overwhelming need for assistance, wait times at intake sites will be long and daily intake appointments will be limited. Click here for CEDA energy services new LIHEAP program dates.

CEDA's Department of Family Support and Community Engagement (FSACE) offers a range of services to Suburban Cook County residents which assist low-income people in attaining skills,knowledge and the resources necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. Click here for programs and information on referrals. Click here for how to apply for CEDA FSACE programs. To schedule an appointment, please contact Wafa Zegar Program Specialist at 312-420-4247.

DOYOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM CONNECTS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WITH THOSE WHO NEED TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THEIR TREATMENTS. CANCER PATIENTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY NEED YOUR HELP, AND YOU CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

COUNTY CARE PROGRAM

Offered through the Cook County Health and Hospital Systems, County Care is an Illinois Medicaid program for adults. Click here for more information (english version) Click here for more information (spanish version)Click here for more information (polish version)

NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?

West Suburban Cook County ACA Coverage Network can help. Click here for more information.Their mission is to help Lyons Township residents enroll in health care coverage, understand how to use health coverage, connect to a medical home and link to additional services.

Community Nurse has certified navigators that can help you enroll in many types of coverage plans. To schedule an appointment or for questions, contact Kelly at 708-570-2414. Staff is bi-lingual.

They help individuals and families who may be eligible for public or private insurance plans like Adult Medicaid, CountyCare, Family Care, Moms and Babies, All Kids, or the Insurance Marketplace.

They help small businesses with fewer than 25 employees who may qualify for a federal tax credit which may help offset up to 50% of the cost of premiums.

They help tribal communities such as American Indians and Alaska Natives who are eligible for unique benefits such as reduced or no-cost sharing, Consistent Care, flexible enrollment, and additional help in paying premiums.

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES

Greater Chicago Food Depository Mobile Food Pantries will be distributing food 12 times from July 2018 to June 2019. Locations are Village of Justice, St. Blase Church Summit, Village of Hodgkins/Pleasantview Fire Dept. Open to the public, All Lyons Township residents are encouraged to attend. It is recommended that you bring your own grocery bags.Click here (English) for dates and sites of distributions for July 2018 to June 2019 Click here for (Spanish)

EDWARD HINES, JR. VA HOSPITAL VETERANS FOOD PANTRY

Greater Chicago food Depository in partnership with HINES VA Hospital and AmeriCorps is providing food for those who served. Click here for more information

COAST2COAST RX PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD

Allows all Township residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. Even pets and other people living outside the Township are able to take part in the program. The Rx card will be available for residents at participating pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries and the Township General Assistance office. Further information can be found at coast2coastrx website.

Patients have saved over $6,800.00 using the RX card, a savings of 43.7%.

THE COAST2COAST RX CARD IS NOT INSURANCE AND NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE INSURANCE.

The Cook County Department of Building and Zoning would like to reach out to the residents of unincorporated areas of the township in order to assist and educate them regarding permit information and the permitting process. Please visit the Cook County's website for information on Building Permits, Zoning Classifications, Business Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, Contractor Registration and Permit Application Form & Tips, as well as the 2001 Cook County Zoning Ordinance. www.cookcountyil.gov/buildingzoning Contact # 312-603-0537. Click here to download the "Letter of Zoning Compliance" application.

COOK COUNTY RADON AWARENESS PROGRAM

The Cook County Radon Awareness Program is encouraging residents of Cook County to test their home for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into a house through cracks in the basement floor and walls, around the openings of the sump pump or through crawl spaces. It’s easy to test for radon and it’s simple to fix your home, if necessary. With people spending more time indoors due to the cold weather, now is the ideal time to test.

Cook County Radon Awareness Program would like residents to be aware that Radon Test Kits are available. As a part of our Radon Awareness Program, Cook County and the State of Illinois distribute radon information and detector kits. The kit can be ordered for the low cost of $7 through the Cook County Department of Environmental Control. It can be obtained by mailing a check or money order, along with their return address, to:

Cook County Dept. of Environmental Control

69 West Washington Street, Suite 1900

Chicago, IL 60602.

The only way to know if you have radon in your home is by testing. Should a home have high radon, the names of licensed mitigators who specialize in radon reduction can be provided.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) states that radon is associated with 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Almost 50% of the homes in Illinois and nearly 30% of the homes in Cook County that were tested by professionals had radon levels higher than what is recommended by the USEPA, according to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

CONSUMERAFFAIRS

Recently launched a toll-free hotline to address any questions involving Illinois government and services. 1-855-IL-ASK-US (1-855-452-7587)

ATTENTION VETERANS

Starting June 14, 2013 the Cook County Recorder of Deeds will operate a special VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE on the first floor of the Downtown Chicago Office. This will help ensure veterans receive private and attentive assistance when recording or retrieving DD-214 military discharge records. Click here for more information.